What: GEN Fresh Faces | Art in Fashion
Where: Millennium Park | Chase Promenade North
When: Saturday, October 24th | 7:00 PM
Why: You are invited to join fashion industry VIPs for the 7th annual Fresh Face in Fashion Chicago show. The evening includes a pre-reception highlighting featured accessory designers, followed by a runway and after-party. Tickets to
Fresh Faces 2009 are $110 for seated tickets and $75 for standing tickets; Gen Art members receive complimentary tickets and special discounts.
Purchase Tickets: www.genart.org
What: Nolcha's Independent Retail Week
Monday, October 19th | Start your week in style at the kick-off celebration at Chicago’s Cultural Center. Votre Vu, the latest in luxury, custom-blended French skin care. Votre Vu will be handing out swanky swag bags and nourishing samples of its botanically based product line and top-selling beauty benefit beverage SnapDragon.
5:00PM - 7:00PM | Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington.
Tuesday, October 20th | Get the hottest looks for Fall while Aveda staff pampers you with pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products. Affirming the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment this event benefits Breast Cancer and requires for a $10 donation at the door.
6:30PM - 8:30PM | The Aveda Institute 2828 N Clark St.
Wednesday, October 21st | Calling all beauty junkies, your chance to sample the new goods from your favorite brands, with the opportunity to make some deeply discounted purchases, this beauty sample sale offers on-site makeovers, complimentary spa and salon treatments, a martini bar and a special fashion booth with one of Nolcha’s top Chicago talents Anastasia Chatzka.
6:00PM - 9:00PM | Distract Bar 170 W. Ontario.
Click here for tickets.
Thursday, October 22nd | Find that perfect outfit to wear to all of the Fashion Focus events while picking up your goodie bag full of Independent Retail treats. No one does the weekend like Akira with the sleekest trends in clothing and accessories ready to wow the crowd during
Fashion Focus Chicago.
3:00PM - 6:00 PM | Akira 1814 W North Ave.
Friday, October 23rd | Take a quick break and start the weekend off right with goodie bags, and all your info for Chicago’s Independent Retail Week schedule of events. Follow Votre Vu, the latest in luxury, custom-blended French skin care. Votre Vu will be handing out swanky swag bags and nourishing samples of its botanically based product line and top-selling beauty benefit beverage SnapDragon. This is your last chance to grab the shopping guide and take to the streets grabbing fashion’s hottest deals.
11:00AM - 2:00 PM | Watertower Pumping Station at Chicago and Michigan Ave.
Saturday, October 24th | An Akira Pop-Up and Fashion Show Installation. As a featured hotspot of Nolcha's Independent Retail Week, AKIRA will host a pop-up shop with all of the hottest fall fashion trends. Enjoy a vividly colorful AKIRA Fashion Show in style while sipping Hennessy cocktails and enjoy complimentary salon services from Zazu courtesy of PHYTO. The VIP DiVoga lounge will host cocktails and shopping giveaways
from AKIRA.
10:00AM - 6:00PM | The Harris Theatre Pavillion/Rooftop. Questions, call 312.324.0348.
What: Macy's Presents Designers of Chicago
When: Thursday October 22nd | 7:30 PM
Where: Millennium Park | 201 E. Randolph St.
Why: Stay ahead of the trend with this amazing preview of Spring 2009 collections. Macy’s has covered the city in search of the next great American designer, presenting the best at this runway exclusive. Meet some of the names-you-need-to-know. Macy’s will also carry some of their lines at its State Street store. Admission is free but reservations are required and space is limited.
RSVP: 877.244.2246
What: Robin Thicke Personal Apperance
When: Thursday, October 22nd 12:00PM
Where: Macy's State Street | First Floor
Why: Macy’s on State Street and Hugo Boss Men invite you to meet Robin Thicke. The first 150 customers to make a $65 Hugo Element Men’s Fragrance purchase will have an opportunity to meet Robin Thicke and score an autographed CD of his latest single. All guests will get to enjoy a two-song performance as well.
What: Erin Gallagher Gem Bar
When: Thursday, October 22nd | 7:00 PM
Where: Erin Gallagher | 2034 N. Halsted
Why: Come and preview the new Gem Bar! Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. All jewelry is 25% in the store and online. Space is limited.
RSVP | RSVP@egjewelry.com
What: Susan Blake Trunk Show at Material Possessions
When: Thursday October 22st 11AM - 5PM
Where: Material Possessions | 704 N. Wabash
Why: Material Possessions invites shoppers to their Chicago and Winnetka stores to view stunning jewelry from Susan Blake and meet the designer, Susan Novogrodzki, in person. Her newest collection features different themes and items, all of which showcase her design sensibility, knowledge of producing the finest pieces at affordable prices and her ability to add a completely original dimension to everything from classic details to organic forms.
What: Engagement Ring Seminar
When: Thursday, October 22nd
Where: Harry Winston 55 East Oak Street
Why: Meet with diamond engagement ring experts while enjoying Champagne and a selection of beautiful gowns from Vera Wang and Belle Vie Bridal Couture.
RSVP | 312.705.1820
What: Dress Code: Chicago Design Schools' Show
When: Friday October 23rd | 7:30 PM
Where: Millennium Park | 201 E. Randolph St.
Why: A showcase of student work highlights local fashion design schools, includingColumbia College Chicago, The Illinois Institute of Art, International Academy of Design & Technology and the School of the Art Institute. Takes places at Chase Promenade North. Admission is free but reservations are required.
RSVP | 312.244.2246
What: Green Pink Caviar
When: Wednesday October 28th | 6PM - 8PM
Where: 1314 W. Randolph St
Why: Intermix and Bright Pink with CS Magazine invite you to celebrate Marilyn Minter's Public Art Project, Green Pink Caviar. Also the exclusive Intermix Collaboration to benefit Bright Pink.
RSVP | RSVPChicago@modernluxury.com or 312.274.2507
What: Bloomingdale's 14th Annual The Shopping Benefit
When: Thursday, October 29th | 10AM - 10PM
Where: Bloomingdale's 900 North Michigan Ave
Why: Dedicated to supporting over 60 of Chicagoland’s prominent non-profit organizations, this full-day charity event features live entertainment, fashion events, culinary demonstrations, incredible discounts and more. Tickets entitle the holder to a 15%-20% savings on purchases made throughout the day at Bloomingdale’s stores.
What: Art Meets Matter
When: Friday November 6th | 5PM - 8PM
Where: Bernardaud Boutique | 900 North Michigan Ave
Why: The French porcelainmanufacturer Bernardaud
opens an exclusive exhibit of limited edition design collections timed to coincide with the SOFA. The exhibition “Art Meets Matter” consists of 50 decorative pieces. The display demonstrates the multiple decorative effects that are possible when enamel is applied to porcelain. Designers Olivier Gagnere, Catherine Bergen, Taher Chemirik, Marco Mencacci and Sylvain Dubuisson employed the signature technologies and artisan techniques of Bernardaud to produce new artistic creations on existing pieces using various enamels. This is an open reception to the public.
